Skeledirge
Type: Fire / Ghost
Stats: 104 / 75 / 100 / 110 / 75 / 66
Abilities: Blaze / Unaware
Notable Attacks:
- Torch Song
- Shadow Ball
- Hex
- Will-O-Wisp
- Earth Power
- Slack Off
- Encore
- Alluring Voice
Potential Sets:
Defensive Anti-Meta:
Skeledirge @ Colbur Berry / Kasib Berry
Ability: Unaware
Level: 50
EVs: 28 HP / 11 Def / 27 Spe
Bold Nature
- Torch Song
- Shadow Ball / Hex
- Will-O-Wisp
- Slack Off
Skeledirge's typing and Unaware ability lend it towards a Anti-Meta position in the Champions OU Metagame, with investment for a 113 Speed Stat it can safely Will-O-Wisp physical threats such as Kingambit and Adamant Aegislash for when the Team lacks an consistent Answer to these Pokemon, for this purpose its best to use the appropriate Resist Berry depending on the Team structure. Additionally Skeledirge can deal with many premiere special attacking Mega Pokemon such as Eternal-Floette, Meganium and Clefable. This is due to Skeledirge resisting their STAB Moves which allow it to comfortably cycle Torch Song and Slack Off to whittle these threats down while not being able to be Calm Minded through, thanks to Unaware.
However, Skeledirge struggles and is often picked apart by offensive Pokemon that it can not slow down using Burn, such as Fire Type attackers carrying strong coverage and Special Attackers that hit it neutrally or super effectively, such as Specs Dragapult and Glimmora-Mega or Pokemon that resist both of Skeledirge's STABs such as Gyarados-Mega and Greninja-Mega. An important thing to remember is that Unaware also ignores Stat Drops which means that Draco Meteors can be dropped against it without a damage decrease.
Skeledirge makes the most of a spot in Bulky Offense Teams that have trouble with certain matchups that Skeledirge doesn't struggle against, additionally good hazard removal such as Corviknight's Defog and Excadrill's Rapid Spin is paramount since Skeledirge takes 1/4th from Stealth Rocks and gets crippled by Poison from Toxic Spikes. Within the right conditions it can not be understated how dangerous Skeledirge becomes as it walls its opponent, strengthens itself up thanks to Torch Song and all the while ignores any attempt by the opponent to boost itself. This type of performance can conclude matches on its own.
Type: Fire / Ghost
Stats: 104 / 75 / 100 / 110 / 75 / 66
Abilities: Blaze / Unaware
Notable Attacks:
- Torch Song
- Shadow Ball
- Hex
- Will-O-Wisp
- Earth Power
- Slack Off
- Encore
- Alluring Voice
Potential Sets:
Defensive Anti-Meta:
Skeledirge @ Colbur Berry / Kasib Berry
Ability: Unaware
Level: 50
EVs: 28 HP / 11 Def / 27 Spe
Bold Nature
- Torch Song
- Shadow Ball / Hex
- Will-O-Wisp
- Slack Off
Skeledirge's typing and Unaware ability lend it towards a Anti-Meta position in the Champions OU Metagame, with investment for a 113 Speed Stat it can safely Will-O-Wisp physical threats such as Kingambit and Adamant Aegislash for when the Team lacks an consistent Answer to these Pokemon, for this purpose its best to use the appropriate Resist Berry depending on the Team structure. Additionally Skeledirge can deal with many premiere special attacking Mega Pokemon such as Eternal-Floette, Meganium and Clefable. This is due to Skeledirge resisting their STAB Moves which allow it to comfortably cycle Torch Song and Slack Off to whittle these threats down while not being able to be Calm Minded through, thanks to Unaware.
However, Skeledirge struggles and is often picked apart by offensive Pokemon that it can not slow down using Burn, such as Fire Type attackers carrying strong coverage and Special Attackers that hit it neutrally or super effectively, such as Specs Dragapult and Glimmora-Mega or Pokemon that resist both of Skeledirge's STABs such as Gyarados-Mega and Greninja-Mega. An important thing to remember is that Unaware also ignores Stat Drops which means that Draco Meteors can be dropped against it without a damage decrease.
Skeledirge makes the most of a spot in Bulky Offense Teams that have trouble with certain matchups that Skeledirge doesn't struggle against, additionally good hazard removal such as Corviknight's Defog and Excadrill's Rapid Spin is paramount since Skeledirge takes 1/4th from Stealth Rocks and gets crippled by Poison from Toxic Spikes. Within the right conditions it can not be understated how dangerous Skeledirge becomes as it walls its opponent, strengthens itself up thanks to Torch Song and all the while ignores any attempt by the opponent to boost itself. This type of performance can conclude matches on its own.
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